| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $16.56 | 6.540% | $17.643 | $17.64 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.42 | 9.492% | $31.1176 | $31.12 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.34 | 4.855% | $204.8238 | $204.82 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.48 | 12.127% | $50.9954 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.65 | 4.570% | $109.4325 | $109.43 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.98 | 13.774% | $176.3269 | $176.33 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.39 | 4.256% | $16.045 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $560.82 | $606.3842 | $606.39 | $606.40 | $606.20 | |